Job Description


The main focus is to enable me, a disabled woman, to live independently. This means helping me with domestic assistance (e.g.  household management, cooking…), supporting with personal and health care, completing administrative tasks (e.g. collecting receipts…), assisting the completion of my PhD. I like going out to the theatre, visiting national trust and other places.  Furthermore, we are training a small young dog (miniature poodle cross) as an alert dog and best companion; she thinks PAs are there to offer cuddles and belly rubs and fun walks..!

Hours:
I NEED full-time, part-time and ‘relief’ roles filled. Collectively the team provide 24hr/7 cover with back up when PAs go on holiday. A typical shift would be from 10:00 to 18:00 or 18:00 to 10:00 (with sleepover, bedroom for sleeping is provided). Shifts cover daytime, sleepovers and may sometimes be outside of Bath over a weekend. This is arranged on an individual availability basis.

These times may vary according to week/weekends. 

Remuneration:
Hourly rates start from: £11.00 p.h. weekdays, £13.00.  Sleepover (flat rate) £40.00 weekday  and £45.00 weekend. Pay is paid monthly.

Requirements:

No previous experience is needed; I am looking for people with a willingness to learn.
I am mainly looking for someone that is patient and able to work on a one to one basis by applying initiative without taking control. As well as being adaptive to a range of circumstances, you should have an ability to work efficiently to tight timeframes, have good diary management skills and most importantly be sensitive to my needs, when offering personal care and health support.

This position is generally only open for women (this complies with S7 (2B) of the SDA 1975).

Responsibilities:
- Household/domestic management

- Health support including visiting hospitals alongside medical support with CPAP, nebulisers etc.
- Meal preparation and management
- Academic study support and assistance
- Dog training support to enable Alia to fulfil her team role.


Location: 
Combe Down area, Bath where there is bus services and car parking available. Other places include the university campus and other sites will be advised. Currently I am waiting on finding the right support in order to return to university to finish my PHD. Opportunities will arise to accompany myself on visits, particularly London where my hospital is,  these will include overnight stays.

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